ARIZONA BILTMORE PHOENIX APRIL 19–22 … · Track A7: Transmission Pipeline Operations/Engineering. 11:35 am -12:45 pm . ... Evaluation of Technologies for Quantification of Methane

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PRELIMINARYPROGRAM

ARIZONA BILTMORE PHOENIXAPRIL 19–22

Schedule-at-a-Glance (as of March 8, 2016) cat Sunday, April 17, 2016

11:00 am - 1:00 pm Volunteer Activity - Bikes for Goodness Sake Foundation (building bikes for underprivileged children) 1:15 pm - 5:00 pm Steering Groups Planning Meeting - current and past committee officers (AGA members or by invitation only) 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Registration 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Networking Reception (AGA members or by invitation only) Monday, April 18, 2016

7:00 am - 8:00 am Continental Breakfast 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Registration 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Pre-conference spring committee meetings (AGA members or by invitation only) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Committee Lunch 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm Optional Activity - AGA Annual Operations Fun Run/Jog/Walk 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Networking Reception (AGA members or by invitation only) Tuesday, April 19, 2016

7:00 am - 8:00 am Continental Breakfast 7:00 am - 8:30 pm Registration 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Pre-conference spring committee meetings (AGA members or by invitation only) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Awards of Merit Lunch - All Registrants Invited 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Awards Reception (Awards of Merit & individual industry award winners; by invitation only) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Opening Reception - All Registrants Invited

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

7:00 am - 8:00 am Continental Breakfast 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Registration 8:00 am - 9:30 am General Session - All Registrants & Guests Invited 10:00 am - 11:35 am Track A Track A1: Construction & Maintenance Track A2: Safety Track A3: Security/Gas Utility Management

Wednesday, April 20, 2016 (cont’d) Track A4: Gas Utility Management/ Underground Storage Track A5: Transmission Measurement Track A6: Engineering Track A7: Transmission Pipeline Operations/Engineering 11:35 am - 12:45 pm Safety Achievement Awards Lunch - All Registrants Invited 1:00 pm - 2:35 pm Track B Track B1: Gas Utility Management/ Transmission Pipeline Operations Track B2: Supplemental Gas Track B3: Environmental Matters Track B4: Underground Storage Track B5: Transmission Measurement Track B6: Engineering/Plastic Materials Track B7: Safety 2:35 pm - 2:55 pm Break 2:55 pm - 5:20 pm Track C Track C1: Transmission Pipeline Operations/ Engineering/ Supplemental Gas/ Gas Utility Management Track C2: Construction & Maintenance/Engineering/Plastic Materials/ Gas Utility Management Track C3: Environmental Management Track C4: Underground Storage Track C5: Transmission Measurement Track C6: Engineering/Distribution Measurement & Regulation Track C7: Safety/Field Operations

3:45 pm - 5:20 pm Track C8: Safety: DuPont “Thermo-Man®" Demo - Live Burn Test of FR Clothing (Hotel parking lot) Thursday, April 21, 2016 7:00 am - 8:00 am Continental Breakfast

7:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration 8:00 am - 9:35 am Track D Track D1: Workforce Development Workshop Track D2: Transmission Pipeline Operations Track D3: Corrosion Control/Engineering Track D4: Underground Storage

Thursday, April 21, 2016 (cont’d) Track D5: Transmission Measurement Track D6: Field Operations/Distribution Measurement & Regulation Track D7: Supplemental Gas 9:40 am - 9:35 am Break 9:55 am - 12:20 pm Track E Track E1: Workforce Development Workshop Track E2: Transmission Pipeline Operations/ Plastic Materials Track E3: Corrosion Control Track E4: Distribution Measurement & Regulation Track E5: Transmission Measurement Track E6: Field Operations/Safety Track E7: Supplemental Gas 12:20 pm - 1:30 pm AGA Leadership Lunch - All Registrants Invited "Tapping Into Talent that Appears Untappable" - Deon Clark, Chief Executive Officer, TCI Solutions, LLC 1:40 pm - 3:15 pm Track F

Track F1: Workforce Development Track F2: Construction & Maintenance/ Engineering

Track F3: Corrosion Control/Gas Utility Management Track F4: Plastic Materials Track F5: Transmission Measurement Track F6: Gas Control Track F7: Gas Utility Management 3:35 pm - 5:10 pm Track G Track G1: Workforce Development/Gas Control Track G2: Construction & Maintenance Track G3: Engineering Track G4: Plastic Materials Track G5: Transmission Measurement Track G6: Safety Track G7: Gas Utility Management 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Sunset Jeep Tour and Dinner (Space Limited. $65 per person. No refunds. All-inclusive evening – transportation, tour, dinner and drinks)

Friday, April 22, 2016

7:30 am - 8:30 am Continental Breakfast 7:45 am - 8:25 am AGA Website - Your Information Resource (Hot Breakfast - All Invited) 8:30 am - 10:55 am Track H Track H1: Gas Control Track H2: Gas Utility Management Track H3: Engineering Track H4: Plastic Materials Track H5: Gas Utility Management/Field Operations

Program - Wednesday, April 20

General Session - All Registrants & Guests Invited

General Session - All Registrants & Guests Invited

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Construction & Maintenance

Track A1

10:00 am - 11:35 am

Over the next three to five years, NiSource will transform its workforce into one of the most competent and qualified in the industry by modernizing its natural gas distribution operations training and standards. NiSource is leveraging the Pillars of Training Excellence to create a culture of learning that accelerates time to competency, adheres to multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements and focuses on safety.

10:00 am - 10:45 amNiSource Case Study: Modernizing Natural Gas Distribution Operations Training and Standards

Vice President, Technical TrainingNiSource Gas Distribution

Mark S. Chepke

Executive Vice PresidentMosaic

Clint Morse

Learn how and why FHWA has recognized keyhole coring and reinstatement technology as a Best Practice for making and restoring utility cuts and see why it's the fastest, safest, most cost-effective and environmentally friendly method of perfroming a wide variety of construction and maintenance procedures on infrastructure buried under pavement.

10:50 am - 11:35 amKeyhole Technology Lets You Stop Cutting Corners

President & CEOUtilicor Technologies Inc.

Marshall Pollock

Safety

Track A2

10:00 am - 11:35 am

Getting employees to value safety and safe behavior are the constant challenges faced by today’s companies. “Safe 4 the Right Reasons” explains why we behave this way and can be used as the foundation of how to work with employees in avoiding accidents and to value safety.

10:00 am - 10:45 amSafe 4 the Right Reasons

Vice President, Sales and Training, QSSPDiVal Safety

Dale Lesinski

An AGA member company will share practices and lessons-learned on how it earned the 2015 AGA Safety Achievement Award by experiencing the lowest incident rate for the number of days away from work, restricted or transferred (DART) among companies of its size and type.

10:50 am - 11:35 amTop of the Class – AGA Safety Achievement Award Presentation

Speaker TBA

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Security/Gas Utility Management

Track A3

10:00 am - 11:35 am

As natural gas operators increasingly utilize mobile devices and applications to assist with their field operations, it is ever more important to ensure that the cybersecurity of these solutions is considered. This presentation is intended to raise awareness of mobile security concerns as well as facilitate the sharing of leading practices and lessons learned from deploying and implementing mobile cybersecurity solutions.

10:00 am - 10:45 amMobile Security

Director, IT OperationsAtmos Energy Corp.

Tamara Lance

This presentation features tiny sensors that can detect methane, mercaptan and tetrahydrothiophene at the ppb level. Based on the latest research from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, these sensors can be integrated into SmartMeter networks, helping utilities monitor their entire system territory for gas leaks while reducing false positives. (Coauthors: N. Chang and B. Fan, BioInspira)

10:50 am - 11:35 amUsing A SmartMeter Network to Detect Gas Leaks Remotely

CEOBioInspira

Ray Chiu

Gas Utility Management/ Underground Storage

Track A4

10:00 am - 11:35 am

The presentation will cover NYSEARCH’s program with 12 member companies to collectively evaluate the capability of various technologies to quantify methane emissions rates in distribution applications. It is intended that should viable technologies apply to distribution applications, then emissions rates can serve as additional criteria to assess the prioritization of pipe segments to repair or replace. (Coauthors: R. Trieste and J. Mallia, NYSEARCH/NGA)

10:00 am - 10:45 amEvaluation of Technologies for Quantification of Methane Emissions Rates in Distribution Applications

Executive Director, NYSEARCH |VP, RD&DNortheast Gas Association

Daphne C. D'Zurko

10:50 am - 11:35 amNeutron Logging

WeatherfordAlan Esterline

Transmission Measurement

Track A5

10:00 am - 11:35 am

Every company involved in the natural gas industry must manage the concept of how to determine and apply gas quality throughout their measurement systems.

10:00 am - 10:45 amHow Is Your Gas Quality Applied?

Vice President, Sales & SupportFlow-Cal, Inc.

Duane Harris

Natural gas is odorized for safety reasons; however, odiferous compounds such as terpenes, sulfides and ketones may create a masking effect of the odorant. Consequently, biomethane may not emit the “gas odor.” Therefore, to manage this masking effect, olfactory and gas quality measurements may be employed. (Coauthors: O. Rabetsimamanga and C. Tastard, ENGIE)

10:50 am - 11:35 amGreen Gases: New Challenge for Gas Odorization - How to Manage the Gas Odorant Masking Effect?

Expert, Gas OdorizationENGIE

Amelie LOUVAT

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Engineering

Track A6

10:00 am - 11:35 am

10:00 am - 10:45 amReserved

This presentation will discuss effective project management methods, focusing on the five steps for a successful project as outlined by the Project Management Institute (PMI). These five steps will cover management for “project initiation,” when the project is bid and awarded, to “project close-out,” when a project is complete.

10:50 am - 11:35 amEffective Project Management: From Project Initiation to Close-Out, Five Steps From Project Management Institute

Director of Business DevelopmentEN Engineering

John Wilson

Transmission Pipeline Operations/Engineering

Track A7

10:00 am - 11:35 am

Pipeline risk-reduction projects—especially hydrotests—can involve lengthy outages. During these pipeline outages, large-scale, portable LNG and CNG equipment can be used to preserve service to customers. This presentation and case study will help pipeline operators understand how the option of using large-scale, portable LNG and CNG supply equipment worked to support more than 44,000 customers during a 17-day pipeline hydrotest outage in California.

10:00 am - 10:45 amPipeline Outages Can Employ Large Scale Portable LNG and CNG Equipment to Preserve Service to Customers

Senior Manager, LNG/CNG Engineering & OperationsPacific Gas and Electric Co.

Austin Hastings P.E.

10:50 am - 11:35 amPipeline Safety Regulatory Update

Director of Standards & RulemakingU.S. Department of Transportation, PHMSA

John Gale

Gas Utility Management/ Transmission Pipeline Operations

Track B1

1:00 pm - 2:35 pm

GTI is executing multiple research efforts addressing Tracking and Traceability for Transmission assets. The program is focused on developing standards, guidelines, and technology for tracking and traceability of transmission pipe. The results of this project will provide the industry with a standardized approach for capturing pipe, appurtenance, welding and coating data. The effort will also create technology to capture manufacturer information using standardized barcodes and develop and test the technology in a proof-of-concept project. This presentation will update the AGA community on those efforts.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pmTransmission Tracking and Traceability

R&D Program DirectorGas Technology Institute

Andrew S. Hammerschmidt

1:50 pm - 2:35 pmGIS & NPMS Submissions

Director, Project Management & ApplicationsNew Mexico Gas Co.

Curtis Winner

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Supplemental Gas

Track B2

1:00 pm - 2:35 pm

CenterPoint Energy has put into operation a Biogas Gate Station accepting bio-methane from a supplier into its gas distribution system. This presentation will discuss design considerations, operation and startup issues, designed changes based on operational experience and lessons learned for the future. The focus is on LDC equipment, not the biogas facility or biogas upgrading systems.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pmAn LDC Biogas Gate Station; Lessons Learned in Design and Operations

Senior EngineerCenterPoint Energy

Dave Henningsgaard

Senior Control Systems EngineerCenterPoint Energy

Jason Pung

Cheniere is developing liquefaction projects at the Sabine Pass LNG terminal, adjacent to the existing regasification facilities for up to six trains. Cheniere is also developing liquefaction facilities near Corpus Christi, TX. This presentation will provide an update on these LNG projects and the status of the commissioning and startup of Train 1.

1:50 pm - 2:35 pmMeeting the Challenge – LNG Exporting

Principal Process EngineerCheniere Energy

Abdulla Warsame

Environmental Matters

Track B3

1:00 pm - 2:35 pm

EPA plans to publish a new proposal to revise the PCB regulations in fall 2016 to change the way LDCs and pipelines manage PCBs in natural gas systems, including new reporting and customer outreach requirements. This presentation will provide the latest intelligence on the new proposed rule. It will also showcase AGA’s new voluntary guidelines to assist in benchmarking current PCB management protocols, plus news on managing PE plastic pipe removed from systems with PCBs.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pmPCB Regulatory Update

AGA ConsultantJohn Woodyard P.E.

1:50 pm - 2:35 pmPlanning for Big Changes in PCB Regulation, Management & Customer Relations

Speaker TBA

Underground Storage

Track B4

1:00 pm - 2:35 pm

Overview and discussion of new API 1171 Functional Integrity of Natural Gas Storage in Depleted Hydrocarbon Reservoirs and Aquifer Reservoirs and API 1170 Design and Operation of Solution-mined Salt Caverns Used for Natural Gas Storage.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pmDiscussion of API 1170 and API 1171

Director, Process and Storage EngineeringTransCanada Corp.

Stephen F. Nowaczewski

Manager, Geology & Reservoir EngineeringDTE Energy

Matthew Rowan

Panel discussion of new API 1170 Design and Operation of Solution-mined Salt Caverns Used for Natural Gas Storage.

1:50 pm - 2:35 pmPanel Discussion of New API 1170

Assistant Vice PresidentNational Fuel Gas Supply Corp.

Moderator: Ramon P. Harris Jr.

Panelists:

Sr. Technical AdvisorSpectra Energy Transmission

Ronald Benefield

Vice President, OperationsPAA Natural Gas Storage, L.P.

Dan Noack

Director, US Gas Storage GroupSpectra Energy Corp.

Scott Rouze

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Track B5

1:00 pm - 2:35 pm

This presentation will address the challenges imposed by variations in processed gas composition on moisture measurement readings/reports obtained by online Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS). Using spectroscopic analytics derived from specially designed calibration methods, direct moisture measurement is compensated for fluctuations in the gas composition. Measuring at atmospheric pressure avoids the complexity of differential spectroscopy or reduced pressure operation.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pmDynamic Trace Moisture Measurement in Natural Gas

Engineering ManagerGE Oil & Gas

Ani Weling Ph.D.

Every company involved in the natural gas industry must deal with the issue of determining lost and unaccounted for (UAF) gas. Production, gathering, midstream, pipeline and distribution companies are all impacted in managing UAF gas loss.

1:50 pm - 2:35 pmDetermining Lost and Unaccounted for Gas Loss

Vice President, Sales & SupportFlow-Cal, Inc.

Duane Harris

Engineering/Plastic Materials

Track B6

1:00 pm - 2:35 pm

Understanding the potential consequences of pipeline incidents is a critical component of pipeline risk management.The form of the distribution of consequences arising from pipeline incidents is examined, and it is seen to follow a Power a law or Pareto-type distribution.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pmModeling the Consequences of Pipeline Risk

President & CEOJANA Corp.

Wayne F. Bryce

This presentation will provide a summary of an AGA white paper on the industry’s status in implementing tracking and traceability for distribution assets. Topics will include an update on federal and state regulations, ASTM F2897, manufacturers’ implementation of barcoding, technology and case studies from operators.

1:50 pm - 2:35 pmTracking and Traceability Industry Status Update

Vice President, OperationsLocusView Solutions, a GTI Subsidiary

Alicia M. Farag

Safety

Track B7

1:00 pm - 2:35 pm

An AGA member company will share practices and lessons-learned on how it earned the 2015 AGA Motor Vehicle Safety Achievement Award by experiencing the lowest motor vehicle accident rate for companies of its type.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pmTop of the Class – AGA Motor Vehicle Safety Achievement Award Presentation

Speaker TBA

This presentation will review recent studies conducted on operator escape times from fire rich environments. Bring your company’s FR attire and test burn in the DuPont Thermo-Man® system onsite at the conference.

1:50 pm - 2:35 pmEscape Times and FR Clothing Overview

Business Development ManagerDuPont Co.

Brian E. Foy

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Transmission Pipeline Operations/ Engineering/ Supplemental Gas/ Gas Utility Management

Track C1

2:55 pm - 5:20 pm

While relative risk is a quantitative or qualitative assessment that attempts to measure comparative risk within a group of assets, absolute risk is the quantification of risk on a specific basis, typically dollars. This novel framework is intended to represent a direct and true measure of the risk present.

2:55 pm - 3:40 pmAn Absolute Risk Model Framework for Gas Pipelines

Executive Vice PresidentJANA Corp.

Dr. Ken Oliphant

This presentation provides details on the field testing and performance evaluation of three fiber optic third-party intrusion detection systems on Enbridge Gas Distribution’s NPS 24 Ottawa Reinforcement Pipeline. The goal is to quantify the benefits associated with these protection technologies, including reduced risk and improved incidence response.

3:45 pm - 4:30 pmHigh Risk Pipelines: Advanced Threat Detection

Senior Engineering Project ManagerEnbridge Gas Distribution

David Furdas

Many different risk modeling approaches are employed in pipeline risk management. During this presentation, a critical review is provided of the primary approaches and their advantages and disadvantages. The key capabilities and limitations of each approach are assessed in terms of data requirements, model complexity, predictive capabilities and accuracy.

4:35 pm - 5:20 pmA Critical Review of Pipeline Risk Modeling Approaches

Technical LeadJANA Corp.

William Luff

Construction & Maintenance/Engineering/Plastic Materials/ Gas Utility Management

Track C2

2:55 pm - 5:20 pm

The development and trial of a risk-informed approach for planning leak surveys of vintage Aldyl-A polyethylene lines within a local distribution company, based primarily on statistically derived projections of their likelihood of failure, is presented. Simulations indicate that the utility could achieve significant risk reductions within its current inspection budget.

2:55 pm - 3:40 pmA Risk-Based Approach to Leak Survey Optimization


William Luff

This presentation will discuss a new technology for locating non-metallic facilities using electronic markers built into tape and rope. Facility owners would expect benefits including precise asset location in harsh field conditions, simplicity of locating and lifespan equivalent to the facility.

3:45 pm - 4:30 pmA New Paradigm for Locating Plastic Pipes

Vice President, Pipeline Safety and ComplianceNiSource, Inc.

Dan Cote

Business Development Manager3M

Corey Willson

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Utilities are facing increasing pressure to demonstrate that they have a robust strategy in place to manage their asset-related risks. In this presentation learn how ONE Gas embarked on an enterprise-wide transformation to centralize asset management and develop risk-informed investment plans for its assets. (Coauthor: P. Jones, Copperleaf Technologies)

4:35 pm - 5:20 pmRisk-Informed Asset Investment Planning at ONE Gas

Director, EngineeringONE Gas, Inc.

Matt Fulghum

Environmental Management

Track C3

2:55 pm - 5:20 pm

2:55 pm - 3:40 pmHow to Keep Bats Out of Your Belfry: Endangered Species Impacts on Construction Timing

Panelists:

Environmental Manager, New EnglandNational Grid

Peter E. Harley

Panel will address: i. Managing Water and Gunk – Hydrovac Waste Management, ii. Contaminated Urban Dirt – You Mean I Can’t Just Put it Back?! and iii. Cost-Effective Strategies for Managing Removed Pipe.

3:45 pm - 4:30 pmOverall Pipe and Project Waste Management (panel)

Panelists:

ManagerPacific Gas and Electric Co.

Daniel Sanchez

4:35 pm - 5:20 pmPanel cont'd

Underground Storage

Track C4

2:55 pm - 5:20 pm

Panel discussion of new API 1171 Functional Integrity of Natural Gas Storage in Depleted Hydrocarbon Reservoirs and Aquifer Reservoirs.

2:55 pm - 3:40 pmPanel Discussion of New API 1171

Assistant Vice PresidentNational Fuel Gas Supply Corp.

Moderator: Ramon P. Harris Jr.

Panelists:

DirectorPacific Gas and Electric Co.

Larry Kennedy Jr.

Principal EngineerSouthern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.

Charles C. McConnell

Director of Field OperationsAtmos Energy Corp.

Scott Newcomb

3:45 pm - 4:30 pmPanel cont'd

Operators in Louisiana have recently prepared and submitted responses to new state rules governing the storage of natural gas in salt caverns. This presentation will provide highlights of responses in some key areas, including geological assessments, cavern construction and configuration, well monitoring and reporting, and cavern closure and post-closure plans.

4:35 pm - 5:20 pmOperator Responses to New Louisiana Rules for Natural Gas Storage in Salt Caverns

LonquistEric Busch

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Track C5

2:55 pm - 5:20 pm

Gas operators use gas chromatographs to control gas composition and physical and thermodynamic properties. However, gas operators face great pressure to reduce costs. CRIGEN evaluated three new “low-cost” gas analyzers for calorific value to determine if they could compete with traditional gas chromatographs. (Coauthors: O. Rabetsimamanga and B. Sanz, ENGIE)

2:55 pm - 3:40 pmEvaluation of Technical Performances of Three New Analyzers for Calorific Value


Amelie LOUVAT

A new type of detectors based on nano-cantilevers are coupled to gas chromatographs to measure the “heavy compounds” (>C6) in natural gas with better sensitivity compared with traditional micro thermal conductivity detectors, enabling an accurate determination of the gas calorific value.

3:45 pm - 4:30 pmNano-cantilever–based Detectors in Gas Chromatography for an Improved Sensitivity Toward Heavy Compounds

Research EngineerENGIE

Julie DELAHAYE

Field verification of moisture analyzer calibrations mitigates the need to return the analyzer to the vendor for a traceable calibration. Standard gases are difficult to produce for field verification. A portable analyzer with traceable calibration can verify the field analyzer’s performance and can complement verification systems already in place.

4:35 pm - 5:20 pmAdvantages of Using Portable Analyzers to Field-Verify Moisture Analyzers

Senior Sales ManagerGE Digital Solutions

Thomas Ballard

Engineering/Distribution Measurement & Regulation

Track C6

2:55 pm - 5:20 pm

Pickling or conditioning a new natural gas pipeline is your best chance to prevent odor fade, a potential hazard for natural gas distribution companies and their customers. The chemistry behind this phenomenon and multiple case studies will provide empirical data. The two primary approaches to pipeline conditioning are on-line supplemental odorization and off line conditioning. On-line supplemental odorization allows you to actively sell the gas to your customer while the pickling process is taking place. In offline conditioning the gas is unsellable and a flare is required. This presentation will discuss the pros and cons of each method along with other considerations when pickling a new pipeline. Differences between pickling steel pipe and plastic pipe will be discussed as well.

2:55 pm - 3:40 pmThe Basics of Pickling a new Pipeline

Odorization EngineerMidland Resource Recovery

Shawn Jennings

The Atmos project team shares experiences, benefits and lessons learned from its deployment of pressure measurement collecting devices via an AMI network. The subject will be parsed into the specific focus areas of ease of installation, accuracy and availability of data, over-the-air reconfiguration and value derived from the data.

3:45 pm - 4:30 pmOperational Efficiency Through AMI: Distribution Pressure Monitoring

Director, Regulated OperationsAtmos Energy Corp.

David Anglin

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Non-flexible element regulators have provided utilities with more options. Speed of response, lower-risk fail modes, low differential designs, noise attenuation, and same pipe/body size with improved flow capabilities are some of the options that will be discussed. This presentation is intended for attendees with responsibilities in regulator station design and operations.

4:35 pm - 5:20 pmStation Design With "Bootless" Regulators

Regional ManagerEmerson Process Management Regulator Technologies

John R. Anderson

Business Unit Manager, Flow and RegulationLakeside Process Controls Ltd.

Scott James

Safety/Field Operations

Track C7

2:55 pm - 5:20 pm

To improve safety, senior leaders must take charge of the safety culture. The trick is learning how to lead in today’s ever-changing, resource-challenged, and demand-centric world. This provocative presentation examines what separates successful leaders from the rest and explores 12 steps that help them overcome the challenges of modern industry.

2:55 pm - 3:40 pmHow Senior Leaders Actually Move the Safety Needle

Senior Vice PresidentDEKRA Insight

Jim Spigener

This presentation will cover a completed phase 1 and ongoing phase 2 study exploring a risk-based approach to mandated inspections for leak survey and atmospheric corrosion of indoor jurisdictional pipe. The studies focus on assets in the northeast but the outcomes and lessons-learned could be applied more broadly within the context of a Distribution Integrity Management Program. This presentation will also provide an update on GTI’s residential methane detector pilot program and how methane detectors might be used as an additional safeguard in conjunction with extended inspection intervals of indoor piping.

3:45 pm - 4:30 pmInside Leak and Atmospheric Corrosion Inspections - GTI Industry Study

Director of Business DevelopmentGas Technology Institute

Paul Armstrong

New leak detection technologies have been packaged and put to use by natural gas operators. This case study will compare and contrast traditional method results with new technology use results.

4:35 pm - 5:20 pmNew Technology Leak Survey

ManagerGas Transmission Systems (GTS)

Tim Arterberry

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Safety: DuPont “Thermo-Man®" Demo - Live Burn Test of FR Clothing (Hotel parking lot)

Track C8

3:45 pm - 5:20 pm

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Program - Thursday, April 21

Workforce Development Workshop

Track D1

8:00 am - 9:35 am

This workshop will cover the following objectives:1. Change the narrative regarding our approach to diversity from “numbers” to “quality.” 2. Understand the root causes for lack of female and minority participation in our industry.3. Establish a low cost sustainable talent pipeline program for short and long term workforce needs.

8:00 am - 8:45 amThe Energy Workforce Pipeline – Solutions to Achieve a High Quality, Diverse and Local Workforce

Chief Executive OfficerTCI Solutions, LLC

Deon Clark

BG&E’s effort to improve the recruitment and retention of women in field positions. In this session, you will hear more about BGE’s establishment of a Women in the Field Network as a way to improve recruitment efforts and retention at the utility.

8:50 am - 9:35 amWomen in the Field Network at BG&E

Director, Regional Gas OperationsBGE, An Exelon Co.

Doreen M. Hartley

Transmission Pipeline Operations

Track D2

8:00 am - 9:35 am

This presentation will share details about a research project that provides an alternative to pressure testing while conforming with “maximum operating pressure.” Within the context of the Integrity Verification Process, the Engineering Critical Assessment (ECA) will define the boundary conditions, the relevancy of the threats and determination of the risks while being flexible and customizable.

8:00 am - 8:45 amDevelopment of Industry Guidelines for the Engineering Critical Assessment Process Under Integrity Verification

Executive ConsultantRCP Inc.

Jerry Rau

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline and ROSEN describe how the RoMat PGS ILI was used to verify and supplement pipe property and material records on a natural gas pipeline for MAOP re-confirmation. This presentation will study a discrepancy analysis between operator records and ILI data to establish verifiable, traceable and complete records.

8:50 am - 9:35 amNatural Gas Pipeline Case Study: Verifiable, Traceable and Complete Records

Manager, Products & ServicesROSEN

Christopher De Leon

Corrosion Control/Engineering

Track D3

8:00 am - 9:35 am

This presentation will provide a primer on design of pipeline-carrying bridges, includingan overview of common bridge types, an introduction of the typical bridge design process and regulations and discussion of specific areas of concern for pipeline structures such as wind, seismic and hydrostatic design.

8:00 am - 8:45 amThe Basics of Pipeline Bridge Design

Principal EngineerKleinfelder, Inc.

Kelly Burnell

Diakont recently completed three in-line inspection projects on unpiggable gas lines in high consequence areas in urban settings; one job for Williams on the Transco Pipeline in New Jersey and two jobs for GRTgaz in Paris. This presentation will feature a case study on using robotic ILI crawlers to inspect unpiggable lines. (Coauthors: Williams Cos. and GRTgaz)

8:50 am - 9:35 amInspecting Unpiggable Gas Lines in Urban Areas

In-Line Inspection Solutions ExecutiveDiakont

Jonathan Minder

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Underground Storage

Track D4

8:00 am - 9:35 am

Presentation will cover the availability of new cement evaluation technology to evaluate well cement that does not require fluids in the well bore in order to perform an evaluation.

8:00 am - 8:45 amCement Bond Logging Without Fluids

Gas Compression & Storage Operations ManagerConsumers Energy Co.

Craig R. Johnson

Director of Acoustic ResearchBaker Atlas

Doug Patterson

Presenters will discuss business drivers leading to 3D justification, acquisition planning and equipment selection to ensure high productivity (managed costs) and high quality data within an area of complex industrial and cultural encumbrances, and the data processing philosophy. A geologic overview of the Mississippian, Elkton carbonate reservoir stratigraphic trapping configuration will be presented along with discussion of interpretation learnings. Conclusions will detail how the interpretation results are being used going forward.

8:50 am - 9:35 am3-D Seismic on the Crossfield Gas Storage Field: Alberta, Canada

Principal Geoscientist, Process & Storage EngineeringTransCanada

Blaine Campbell


Track D5

8:00 am - 9:35 am

This presentation revolves around lost and unaccounted for (LAUF) gas comprising two elements: baseline as historical average and volatility as scatter around historical average. The study discusses a LAUF calculation model for a transmission and distribution company along with a LAUF baseline model and LAUF volatility model. The presenters have identified and evaluated 18 contributors to baseline and 90 contributors to volatility.

8:00 am - 8:45 amLAUF Modeling: Baseline and Volatility

Senior Advisor, Measurement EngineeringUnion Gas Limited

Ilia Bluvshtein Ph.D.

Ultrasonic transit time natural gas flowmeters have evolved from flow measurement using conventional acoustic multi-path configurations to devices that now have specialized acoustic paths for the purposes of process monitoring, diagnosis and warning of undesirable changes in the meter body. Acoustic path type, problem identification, function and detection capabilities will be discussed along with corrective action recommendations for resolving such issues.

8:50 am - 9:35 amImmediate Detection and Warning of Undesired Liquids and Grime in any Natural Gas Transmission Flow Stream

Industry Manager, Oil & Gas ApplicationsKROHNE, Inc.

Peter Kucmas

Field Operations/Distribution Measurement & Regulation

Track D6

8:00 am - 9:35 am

8:00 am - 8:45 amRemote Shut-Off Now Operational (panel)

Panelists:

EngineerElster Perfection

Josh Jorgensen

8:50 am - 9:35 amNew Vent-less Regulator Approved For Use in USA

Pietro FiorentiniRick Shiner

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Supplemental Gas

Track D7

8:00 am - 9:35 am

Discussion will contrast the FortisBC biogas plants--background, budgeting, project management and commissioning. Attendees also will hear how the organization is managing internal changes since the plants are so different from its other business processes. (Coauthor: K. Fox, FortisBC)

8:00 am - 8:45 amRenewable Natural Gas: From Budgeting to Commissioning

Regional EngineerFortisBC

Mark Morrison

Electricity and Gas Location Enquiry System operated by National Grid (UK) originally, an innovation project, is a Web-based system designed to handle plant inquiries from third parties. It provides an automated, map-based response to initiators quickly based upon pre-defined rules to prevent damage from third-party interference.

8:50 am - 9:35 amDamage Prevention Measures: Plant Protection Inquiries System Deployment

Asset Integrity ConsultantDNV GL

Rachel Hassall

Workforce Development Workshop

Track E1

9:55 am - 12:20 pm

This discussion will be centered around the Apprenticeship program at Montana-Dakota Utilities. (Coauthor: D. Hoeffner, Motana-Dakota Utilities)

9:55 am - 10:40 amDeveloping Apprentices for a Successful Utility Career

Safety SpecialistMontana Dakota Utilities

RueAnn Gallagher

Training & Safety Coordinator/Technical RecruiterMontana Dakota Utilities

Ryan Salsbery

Panel will update the industry on efforts to address labor and supervisory availability. Discussion points will include a review of research completed on labor availability, strategy and tactics selected to date, review of organizations and firms that are participating, and review of results both expected and achieved to date.

10:45 am - 11:30 amWho Will Do the Work (panel)

Panelists TBA

11:35 am - 12:20 pmPanel cont'd

Transmission Pipeline Operations/ Plastic Materials

Track E2

9:55 am - 12:20 pm

API 1173 provides a more robust framework for the management of natural gas transmission and distribution systems. This presentation will compare and contrast traditional DIM and TIM programs. (Coauthor: J. Medina, Gas Transmission Systems)

9:55 am - 10:40 amThe Evolution of Integrity Management Programs (API 1173)

ManagerGas Transmission Systems (GTS)

Chloe Mackay

This presentation will provide an overview and case studies on the installation of a new technology for a locatable pipe solution. Results of trial installations of this technology consisting of a tracer wire extruded onto polyethylene pipes will also be discussed.

10:45 am - 11:30 amLocatable Gas Distribution Pipe

Director, Technical Services, Pressure Pipe US & CanadaDura-Line

Allison Crabtree P.E.

One of the best tools for avoiding future failures is the analysis of past and present failures. A root cause assessment (RCA) framework is presented, and the mechanisms of failure highlighted, to analyze and manage plastic piping components.

11:35 am - 12:20 pmRCA Framework for Gas Distribution Piping Assets

Principal ConsultantJANA Corp.

Patrick Vibien

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Corrosion Control

Track E3

9:55 am - 12:20 pm


HVAC interference is fairly well understood, but what about high voltage direct current (HVDC) interference? This presentation will help attendees identify the threats and outline an assessment plan for the potential threat of DC interference from HVDC power transmission electric lines in shared rights of way with natural gas transmission pipelines. (Coauthors: R. Fassett and J. Dennis, Kleinfelder, Inc.)

10:45 am - 11:30 amGreen Power Might Be Good for the Earth, but It Can Be Bad for Your Pipelines

Corrosion EngineerKleinfelder, Inc.

Stephanie Biagiotti

Presentation will focus on technologies examining the status of cased carrier lines, filled and unfilled. Technologies provide information regarding the annular space, carrier integrity, presence of corrosion products, water infiltration, electrolytic coupling and changes over time. (Coauthors: C. Frost, Pulse Power Physics, Inc. and R. Focia, Pulsed Power Laboratories, Inc.)

11:35 am - 12:20 pmAdvances in and Differences Between Electromagnetic and Guided-Wave Technologies for Addressing Filled and Unfilled Casings

PresidentWaveTrue, Inc.

John DeWees

Distribution Measurement & Regulation

Track E4

9:55 am - 12:20 pm

GTI, in partnership with OTD and DOT RITA, is developing technology to enable GPS monitoring and activity status to provide utilities real time data and alerts as excavation equipment operates near or on their infrastructure. The technology has been piloted and is nearing the commercialization stage.

9:55 am - 10:40 amGPS Excavation Encroachment Notification System – Addressing 3rd Party Damage

R&D Program DirectorGas Technology Institute

Andrew S. Hammerschmidt

This presentation will describe applications of new and existing technologies to mitigate freezing issues associated with the Joule-Thompson effect when using pressure regulators in natural gas applications. This discussion focuses on larger stations where pilot-operated regulators are used and how to prevent freeze-ups.

10:45 am - 11:30 amRegulator Freeze Protection

Regional ManagerEmerson Process Management Regulator Technologies

John R. Anderson

AMR endpoints have traditionally been used to reduce labor costs associated with meter reading. These devices, when used in conjunction with inventory software, can also increase meter shop efficiencies by saving time, reducing costs and eliminating or minimizing human error.

11:35 am - 12:20 pmAutomating Meter Shop Procedures Using AMR Technology

PresidentControlled Data, Inc.

Scott Haldi

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Track E5

9:55 am - 12:20 pm

Only a very small quantity of hydrogen and oxygen can be found in natural gas pipes at the moment. Yet those quantities are going to increase drastically in the mid-term with the further development of biomethane injection installations all over Europe and the emergence of “power to gas.” Oxygen and hydrogen at ppm levels have no impact on the measurement of the calorific value of natural gas, but they have to be considered when they become more present in the natural gas grid.

9:55 am - 10:40 amImpact of Hydrogen and Oxygen Concentrations on the Calorific Value Measurement of Natural Gas


Amelie LOUVAT

The GERG-2008 equation of state will be the new Part 2 of the AGA Report No. 8, which is being revised. As input, it requires a detailed composition. This presentation shows how only the gross characterization inputs, such as calorific value, relative density and carbon dioxide content, can be used as input into the GERG-2008 to obtain all thermophysical properties, not just compressibility factor and density.

10:45 am - 11:30 amGross Characterization Method for the GERG-2008 Equation of State

DNV GL (Oil & Gas UK)Andrew Laughton

This discussion will present the events and conditions that can produce ultrasonic meter flow measurement errors. The presenter will share his experience with field error discoveries and flow laboratory–produced results. Suggestions for analysis and resolution of these concerns will be discussed.

11:35 am - 12:20 pmAn Overview of Events and Conditions Producing Ultrasonic Meter Flow Measurement Errors

Staff EngineerSouthwest Research Institute

James N. Witte

Field Operations/Safety

Track E6

9:55 am - 12:20 pm

A review of case histories of numerous natural gas incidents involving soil gas migration. This study examines the results of many National Transportation Safety Board studies and sorts common parameters in an interesting way, drawing useful conclusions.

9:55 am - 11:30 amA Review of Soil Gas Migration in Natural Gas Fires and Incidents

PresidentBison Engineering, Inc.

David Heldenbrand

The Chemical Industry has been developing Process Safety Management (PSM) for over 30 years to prevent major incidents. This presentation will describe the development and implementation at PG&E of risk-based PSM to ensure safe management of gas assets in order to protect the public and employees, the environment and property.

11:35 am - 12:20 pmThe Development and Implementation of a Risk-Based Process Safety Management System in the Gas Industry

Director, Process SafetyPacific Gas and Electric Co.

Andre Da Costa

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Supplemental Gas

Track E7

9:55 am - 12:20 pm

This presentation will cover the design and implementation of a high-fidelity Operator Training Simulator for a new distributed control system (DCS) that was retrofitted into a 1970s vintage peak-shaving liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant with liquefaction. The simulator includes a process hydrocarbon model and full plant logic. (Coauthor: C. Sikora, WEC Energy Group)

9:55 am - 10:40 amCase Study: Operator Training Simulator for an LNG Plant Control System

Supervisory EngineerWEC Energy Group

Neil P. Anderson

Several analytical methods are used in today’s industry to measure the final mixture of natural gas plus propane conditioned with air that is “shaved” into flowing natural gas streams. This presentation will provide an overview of these technologies and their applications in ensuring end-user gas quality.

10:45 am - 11:30 amMaintaining Gas Quality When Supplementing Natural Gas Supplies With Propane

PresidentStandby Systems, Inc.

John P. Hoch

In the 1960’s - 70’s when most U.S. utility LNG facilities were constructed, compressors selected were limited to a few options. Original gas compressors are now approaching the end of their useful life at a time where new technology alternatives have expanded with other options available that may provide greater reliability and efficiency. Current technology options will be presented, and compared.

11:35 am - 12:20 pmGas Compressors for LNG Facilities – Yesterday Versus Today

Vice President, LNG Technical ServicesBRAEMAR Engineering

Alan D. Hatfield P.E.

Workforce Development

Track F1

1:40 pm - 3:35 pm

This discussion will focus on the natural gas industry and why it's as a chosen career. Panelists will share strategies that have either boosted or thwarted success.

1:40 pm - 2:25 pmWhat Women Want from the Natural Gas Industry - panel

Director, Operations & Engineering ServicesAmerican Gas Association

Moderator: Kate Miller

Manager, Operations & Engineering ServicesAmerican Gas Association

Moderator: Betsy Tansey

Panelists:

Executive DirectorWomen in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN)

Diane Matt

Vice President, Construction, Compliance & SafetyWashington Gas Light Co.

Tracy L. Townsend

Chief Operating OfficerAmerican Gas Association

Lori S. Traweek

Southwest Gas has partnered with colleges in (2) two states in order to attract future field employees and contractors. The program’s objective will be discussed which includes: attract students to the natural gas industry; lower overall recruiting costs;significant reduction in training time and greater new hire “fit” and retention.

2:30 pm - 3:15 pmPrepping College Students for a Career in the Natural Gas Industry

SuperintendentSouthwest Gas Corp.

Andrew Dominguez

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Distribution EngineerSouthwest Gas Corp.

Brittney Schmidt

Construction & Maintenance/ Engineering

Track F2

1:40 pm - 3:15 pm

This case study will show how to enhance the value of third-party inspection to the construction prime and utility provider. Attendees will learn how third-party inspectors can use proper project planning to increase safety, document areas of concern, build relationships with affected residents, address regulatory compliance with 49 CFR 192.305 and prevent damage to subsurface infrastructure.

1:40 pm - 2:25 pmThird-Party Inspection: Compliance and Damage Prevention

Area DirectorMagnolia River

Chuck Compton

Historically, trenchless boring of sewer pipelines has increased concerns of inadvertent leaks caused by intersecting foreign utility pipelines. This presentation will examine a cross bore program and its combined use of specialized video inspection, records research and GIS analytics to reduce public risk by proactively identifying leaks before they occur.

2:30 pm - 3:15 pmLessons Learned From Implementing a Cross Bore Program

ManagerAPEX Measurement & Controls LLC

Ardis A. Bartle

Vice President of OperationsFrontline Energy Services, A G2 Integrated Solutions Co.

Geoff Morgan

Corrosion Control/Gas Utility Management

Track F3

1:40 pm - 3:15 pm

Ten gas utilities, Enovation Partners and GTI have developed advanced, statistics-driven processes and a system to improve inspection effectiveness and drive operations excellence. This solution, proven in other industries, addresses most field activities, including construction, repair, leak survey, locates, corrosion, etc. This presentation summarizes the solution and results achieved. (Coauthors: K. Murphy, Washington Gas; M. Helmers, Southwest Gas Corp.)

1:40 pm - 2:25 pmDriving Integrity and Operations Excellence Through Statistically Powered Inspection

Senior AdvisorEnovation Partners

Wally Buran

This presentation will describe Questar’s utilization of GPS with +/- 4” accuracy and installation of Wi-Fi in each vehicle. This allows real time updating of records and availability of as-built information within one day with significant cost savings.

2:30 pm - 3:15 pmAGA Best Practices Program Presentation: As-Built Processing Using GPS Technology

Project CoordinatorQuestar Gas

Tren Giles

Manager, GIS, GISPQuestar Gas

John Ziakas

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Plastic Materials

Track F4

1:40 pm - 3:15 pm

PG&E is making advancements in the elimination of cross bores through robust damage prevention, detection and emergency response processes. This presentation focuses on prevention and emergency response, including results from the use of pre-construction camera inspection for jobs using all forms of trenchless technology. (Coauthor: R. Yamaguchi, Pacific Gas and Electric Co.)

1:40 pm - 2:25 pmCross Bore Damage Prevention, Detection and Emergency Response

Superintendent, Gas T&D ConstructionPacific Gas and Electric Co.

Steven Fischer

Designed in 1890, compression joints contain a massive rubber gasket that receives tons of hydraulic pressure during installation, ensuring a high margin of safety and long-term fitness for service. The presenter will address myths surrounding the Mechanical Fitting Failure Reporting (MFFR) requirements and explain why as many as 400 million compression joints in service last so long.

2:30 pm - 3:15 pmCompression Joints: How Long Do They Last?

PresidentNORMAC

Glenn R. McMurray


Track F5

1:40 pm - 3:15 pm

This presentation will present the results of a 2013 PRCI study that was focused on determining the effects of thermal radiant energy on ultrasonic meter accuracy at flow rates less than 10 percent of meter capacity. The study evaluated the effectiveness of shading of the ultrasonic meter tube for preventing radiant energy effects on flow measurement. The study also evaluated the temperature measurement methods at low flow rates with and without radiant energy input.

1:40 pm - 2:25 pmThermal Irradiance Effects on Ultrasonic Meter Performance at Low Flow Rates

Staff EngineerSouthwest Research Institute

James N. Witte

Over the past several years, the North American Fluid Flow Measurement Council (NAFFMC) has tested a variety of upstream piping conditions on several gas ultrasonic flow meter (USM) brands. The purpose of this testing was to better understand what affect flow profile distortions may have on meter accuracy. This presentation will present data that was obtained at the CEESI Iowa calibration facility showing a relationship between the USM diagnostic parameters and the effect on meter accuracy.

2:30 pm - 3:15 pmEstimating Gas Ultrasonic Meter Field Error Using Diagnostics

V.P., Global OperationsColorado Engineering Experiment Station Inc.

John R. Lansing

Gas Control

Track F6

1:40 pm - 3:15 pm

New tools are being integrated into PG&E’s gas control center to automatically combine SCADA data with asset and work management information to calculate and pictorially display operating risk factors in real time and to compare actual SCADA data with real-time simulation results, allowing operators to proactively mitigate operational risk. (Coauthor: G. Gaebler, Pacific Gas and Electric Co.)

1:40 pm - 2:25 pmMitigating Real-Time Operating Risk Using Control Room Technology

Director, Gas Control Strategy & SupportPacific Gas and Electric Co.

Dan Menegus

This presentation will focus on the profound impacts of H.R. 2845, the 2011 Pipeline Safety Act, and will demonstrate advancements in utility gas distribution and transmission system modeling developed in response. Business justification and objectives as well as hydraulic analysis case studies will be presented.

2:30 pm - 3:15 pmGas System Planning: Advancements in Support of the Pipeline Safety Act

Manager, Transmission System PlanningPacific Gas and Electric Co.

Rick Brown

Manager, Planning and OperationsGas Transmission Systems (GTS)

Nancy Gilmore

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Gas Utility Management

Track F7

1:40 pm - 3:15 pm

1:40 pm - 2:25 pmAutomated Valve Success Story

Senior Director, Gas System OperationsPacific Gas and Electric Co.

Mel Christopher

To ensure safe, efficient, sustainable operations, operators need to better connect planning, maintenance, and operations processes. Without a clear definition of enterprise-wide planned activity, operations and maintenance decision-making becomes a functional, isolated process leading to inefficiences and exposure to risk. Utility plant operators need a common and consistent means of assessing priorities to manage risk. With better visibility into the complete operation, operators can increase plant efficiencies and effectiveness, reduce maintenance backlogs, and improve safety and reliability overall.

2:30 pm - 3:15 pmBest Practices to Support the Journey to Operational Excellence

PresidentPetrotechnics USA

Mike Neill

Workforce Development/Gas Control

Track G1

3:35 pm - 5:10 pm

This lively and interactive session addresses the basic foundations for leadership training that can actually improve the business bottom line. The sensible and business-focused combination of practices promotes employee involvement and empowerment. Most important, realistic leadership implementation techniques promote continuous improvement in communication, productivity, employee satisfaction and bottom-line business results.

3:35 pm - 4:20 pmLeading Your Business Forward: Creating and Sustaining High Performance Organizations

Principal/AuthorCompetitive Solutions, Inc.

Shane Yount

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a recommendation that team training be required for controllers and control room staff. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has issued within its control room management regulations a proposed rule to require control room team training. This presentation will focus on subjects for teams, including situation awareness, decision making, teamwork, communications and professionalism. (Coauthor: C. Alday, Pipeline Performance Group)

4:25 pm - 5:10 pmTeam Resource Management Training in Gas Control: What Needs to Be Included

ConsultantPipeline Performance Group

Scarlet Knight

Construction & Maintenance

Track G2

3:35 pm - 5:10 pm

A case study discussing how National Grid is reducing methane emissions, cutting costs to utility customers and minimizing public disruption through the programmatic use of robotic repair technology in live cast iron gas mains.The case study will highlight the results from a deployment in Brooklyn, N.Y.

3:35 pm - 4:20 pmUsing Robotics to Reduce Cast Iron Methane Emissions and Public Disruption

Manager, Gas Field OperationsNational Grid

Dennis Ruppert

ALMA G2, Airborne Laser Methane Assessment Generation 2, is an instrument for remote detection from helicopters of an increased methane gas concentration in ambient air (the gas cloud coming from a leak or other sources).

4:25 pm - 5:10 pmALMA Laser-Based Aerial Leak Detection and ROW Video

Business Development ManagerPergam Technical Services, Inc.

Johan Wictor

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Engineering

Track G3

3:35 pm - 5:10 pm

As the pipeline industry continues to focus on asset integrity, pressure testing is often chosen to expose weakness and verify strength. Hydrostatic testing is costly and in some cases does not expose small leaks. Methodologies exist that serve to predict and reduce the size of leaks that can be identified.

3:35 pm - 4:20 pmIs an 8-Hour Pressure Test Long Enough?

Executive ConsultantRCP Inc.

Larry Decker

Gas utilities need trenchless technology capable of repairing mechanically-joined CI pipe internally. This presentation will detail the R&D associated with the development of a robotic system from laboratory prototype including bench testing, to field prototype testing.

4:25 pm - 5:10 pmInternal Repair of CI Mechanical Joints under Live Conditions

Distribution Technology ManagerPublic Service Electric and Gas Co.

George Ragula

Plastic Materials

Track G4

3:35 pm - 5:10 pm

A follow-up to the 2015 presentation on nondestructive testing (NDT) inspection of fusion joints, including field trial results from U.S. natural gas utilities. The technology is based on ultrasonics but manages to be more effective than previous ultrasonic methods due to a unique computational approach in analyzing the sound waves. (Coauthor: K. Oliphant, JANA Corp.)

3:35 pm - 4:20 pmNondestructive Inspection of Polyethylene Fusions and Electrofusions


Dalton Crosswell

The advent of traceability technologies such as barcoding and mobile devices in the field is helping operators optimize asset data capture. But it’s just part of the data integration journey. How do utilities integrate all legacy, current and new data to achieve the analytics necessary to optimize operations? (Coauthor: D. Meredith, Celerity Consulting Group)

4:25 pm - 5:10 pmBeyond Barcoding: Leveraging Asset Traceability Initiatives

DirectorCelerity Consulting Group

Alice Burns


Track G5

3:35 pm - 5:10 pm

Field multi-path gas ultrasonic meter (USM) installation may require bends, tees, headers, cleanouts, etc. that can create significant flow disturbances for meter-inlets. This presentation will examine certified flow data with various piping configurations. Knowing the magnitude of installation error or shift that may occur for different piping-to-meter inlet configurations and relying on the Law of Similarity in physics may help to find appropriate piping configuration.

3:35 pm - 4:20 pmExtreme Perturbation Testing of a Multi-Path Ultrasonic Meter (USM)

Senior Manager, Ultrasonic MetrologyElster Instromet, Inc.

Charles Derr

This presentation will present methods for the evaluation of meter calibration data to be within AGA Minimum Performance Requirements. It will explore the impact on the evaluation of differing data collection methods and data set sizes and how a meter’s calibration uncertainty is determined from the calibration data.

4:25 pm - 5:10 pmEvaluation of Meter Calibration Data to AGA Minimum Performance Requirements and Determination of Calibration Uncertainty

Americas Flow Solutions AdvisorEmerson Process Management

Karl B. Stappert

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Safety

Track G6

3:35 pm - 5:10 pm

Speed dating is all the rage with the hip singles crowds. This session will apply the speed dating model to the sharing of safety practices and safety lessons-learned. Join a handful of natural gas utility leading safety professionals as they share insights on leading timely safety topics. Spend 15-minutes with each speaker in a small group setting. No commitments and much to gain… speed dating for the safety conscious.

3:35 pm - 4:20 pmSafety Learning Lounge

Safety Manager, Corporate Safety & HealthConsumers Energy Co.

Roger C. Castles

Safety ConsultantVectren Corp.

Kasey Tveit

4:25 pm - 5:10 pmHiring for Safety – Pre-employment Behavioral Testing

Director, Safety & Technical TrainingBlack Hills Corp.

Michael Theis


Track G7

3:35 pm - 5:10 pm

Gas safety messages have traditionally sought to alert consumers without alarming them. But if reassuring messages don’t sufficiently raise awareness, they may not serve the interests of operators OR customers. Learn how Puget Sound Energy’s direct approach to communicating cross bore risk pushed the envelope and got results.

3:35 pm - 4:20 pmCan We Be More Aggressive in our Customer Safety Communications?

Customer Safety Communications ManagerPuget Sound Energy

Charlie Gadzik

Human Performance (HP) is a set of concepts and principles utilizing and encouraging effective behaviors and providing appropriate barriers to reduce errors and prevent events. This presentation will discuss the Prevention, Detection and Correction concepts that provide a network and systematic approach that work together supporting the 5 HP principles.

4:25 pm - 5:10 pmWhat is Human Performance?

Manager, Gas Operations Learning ServicesDuke Energy

Joachim Fischesser

Senior Technical Training SpecialistDuke Energy

Jerome Humphries

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Program - Friday, April 22

Gas Control

Track H1

8:30 am - 10:55 am

Evolving regulations are focusing more and more on the need for formal management systems. Union Gas has developed an integrated management system that incorporates the specific requirements of regulators and leading standards to create a single governance model and reduce complexity.

8:30 am - 9:15 amPulling It Together: An Integrated Management System Approach

Manager, Operations Management System FrameworkUnion Gas

Ruth Dekker

Director, Operations Management SystemUnion Gas Limited

Matthew Wood

AMI networks are becoming an integral part of utility IT and communications infrastructure. This presentation discusses proven approaches and best practices for managing processes and controls associated with AMI elements (servers, software, devices, handhelds and other assets).

9:20 am - 10:05 amAMI Network Security

Principal ConsultantBlack & Veatch Corp.

Joseph Turgeon

In 2011, PG&E initiated a four-year program named Mariner that will create a fully integrated system that uses SAP, GIS and Documentum as its core. This session will tell the story of the Mariner journey, including lessons learned and successes.

10:10 am - 10:55 amHow PG&E'S Deployment of Technology is Enabling Them to Ensure their Data is Traceable, Verifiable and Complete

Director, Technology, Strategy & SolutionsPacific Gas and Electric Co.

Paul W. Caffery


Track H2

8:30 am - 10:55 am

This presentation will provide an overview of the DTE Gas Main Renewal Program strategy and an introduction to the capital efficiency effort underway in order to reduce the overall cost of construction.

8:30 am - 9:15 amAGA Best Practices Program Presentation - Capital Efficiency: DTE Gas Main Renewal Program

Manager, Gas OperationsDTE Energy

Stavros Bezas

CGA will present the second Natural Gas Distribution DIRT Report, which provides specific insight into the downtime, damages and near misses incurred by gas distribution and service drop facilities during 2014. Once again, this special iteration of the DIRT Report was made possible by the high rate of data reporting by natural gas stakeholders in 2014, which continues to be a leading reporting group.

9:20 am - 10:05 amCGA Natural Gas Distribution DIRT Report

Executive DirectorCommon Ground Alliance

Bob Kipp

10:10 am - 10:55 amPublic Awareness

Manager, Public Awareness & ResearchSouthwest Gas Corp.

Bobbi Sterrett

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Engineering

Track H3

8:30 am - 10:55 am

Trenchless crossings carry higher installation risks than traditional construction methods. Especially critical are projects pushing the envelope in terms of diameter, length, elevation and geotechnical conditions. Managing risks requires a thorough understanding of the achievable installation parameters (i.e., setback distances, installation length, diameter, depth, groundwater, etc.).

8:30 am - 9:15 amEvaluating and Managing Risk in Trenchless Technology Projects

Vice PresidentHatch Mott MacDonald

Glenn M. Duyvestyn Ph.D., P.E.

The presenters will detail an experimentally calibrated model to determine minimum exclusion radii around inert gas pressure test segments.

9:20 am - 10:05 amCalculation of an Appropriate Exclusion Radius for Inert Gas Pressure Tests

Engineer II, Fitness for ServiceKiefner & Associates

Adam Steiner

Strength Testing Engineering ManagerPacific Gas and Electric Co.

Edward Stracke

10:10 am - 10:55 amILI - PHMSA's College Pipeline Research Program

Assistant Professor, CU-Denver Electrical EngineeringUniversity of Colorado Denver

Yiming Deng Ph.D.

ProfessorArizona State University

Yongming Liu

Plastic Materials

Track H4

8:30 am - 10:55 am

This presentation will discuss the Plastic Pipe Database Collection (PPDC) Initiative providing updated information from the Plastic Pipe Database Collection Committee including new information contained in the PPDC Status Report and how operators can use the information for DIMP and other programs involving plastic piping.

8:30 am - 9:15 amPPDC – What’s New with Plastic Piping

Pipeline Safety SupervisorArizona Corporation Commission

Robert Miller

Learn how one of the nation’s largest utilities responded to a plastic fusion—related order and new traceability requirements by deploying a mobile solution to streamline the collection of data from the field while simultaneously reducing costs and ensuring data quality and compliance. (Coauthor: D. Meredith, Celerity Consulting Group)

9:20 am - 10:05 amA Mobile Data Capture Solution for Plastic Fusion Remediation

EngineerConsolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc.

Lauren Toczylowski

Vice President and COOCelerity Consulting Group

Norman Yee

An advanced bowtie method is used to complete a risk inventory, which allows the pipeline operator to define a mitigation plan that enables optimization of the lifecycle of its assets and facilitates decision-making in the most economical way to manage risk and integrity.

10:10 am - 10:55 amBowtie Risk Assessment of Electrofusion Fitting Installations

Executive Vice PresidentJANA Corp.

Dr. Ken Oliphant

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Gas Utility Management/Field Operations

Track H5

8:30 am - 10:55 am


By using innovative geospatial technologies, utilities can build a proactive safety culture by bringing TVC to compliance records and embed pipeline safety management systems in to daily field operations – while simultaneously strengthening your pipeline safety culture. (Coauthor: Susan I. Friedman, Aya Works)

9:20 am - 10:05 amBring Traceable, Verifiable, and Complete (TVC) to Your Compliance Records While Strengthening Your Pipeline Safety Culture

Principal EngineerCraig Brownlee PE, LLC

Craig Brownlee

This presentation will explore current technology, operational performance and employee / contractor training to accurately pinpoint underground natural gas leaks in the road surface prior to excavation and to eliminate dry holes.

10:10 am - 10:55 amLeak Pinpointing Practices and Technology Trends

Distribution Technology ManagerPublic Service Electric and Gas Co.

George Ragula

Senior Vice President, Sales & MarketingHeath Consultants Incorporated

Paul D. Wehnert

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